RESORT

NABUCCO ISLAND RESORT

WELCOME TO NABUCCO ISLAND RESORT

The private island of Nabucco Island has everything you could want for a successful diving and relaxing holiday: Great views of the turquoise Maratua lagoon, intact nature with mangroves, monitor lizards, flying foxes, kingfishers, coconut crabs and mud jumpers, world-class diving spots for big fish – and macro lovers just a few minutes by boat, including the famous Big Fish Country canal. A professional diving company, delicious food and our friendly team offer holiday enjoyment at its best.

The Resort

Located off the eastern coast of Borneo, in the heart of the Sulawesi Sea, the two-hectare island of Nabucco is a true paradise. It features 18 rooms spread across 12 bungalows, all built in a traditional local style. Around the island, you’ll find several small sandy beaches perfect for relaxing. However, due to the tides, swimming is sometimes only possible from the jetty – a favourite spot for snorkellers who want to explore the vibrant underwater world directly from the shore.

This exotic resort combines the charm of untouched nature with a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. The entire resort was carefully designed to follow the natural contours of the island, rather than altering the landscape to fit the buildings. This eco-friendly approach has helped preserve the island’s unique wildlife, including rare coconut crabs, medium-sized monitor lizards, colourful kingfishers, flying foxes, and various species of lizards, all of which still call Nabucco home.

Location

The small private island is located in the protected lagoon of the Maratua Atoll (originally the island was called Pulau Pabahanan) about 60 km east of East Kalimantan / Indonesia, in the middle of the Celebes Sea.
The resort on the approximately 2 hectare island was built in 2001, with buildings carefully integrated into nature

Facilities & Equipment

Our reception offers a safe for your valuables, a cosy reading corner with a book exchange, as well as internet access and a telephone. For sociable evenings, head to our Sunset Bar, where you can relax with a drink and share the day’s adventures.

In the open-air restaurant, you can enjoy fresh, locally inspired and international dishes, while the boutique stocks small souvenirs and practical travel essentials. For those who like to stay active on land, there’s a volleyball court right on the beach.

Sport & Wellness

Included: Beach volleyball, relaxing moments in the library, wildlife spotting on the island, snorkelling from the jetty, and exploring the nearby sandbanks.

At an additional charge: Diving with the Extra Divers Nabucco, excursions to local villages on the neighbouring island of Maratua, or soothing Asian massages on request.

Food & Culinary

Included: Beach volleyball, relaxing moments in the library, wildlife spotting on the island, snorkelling from the jetty, and exploring the nearby sandbanks.

At an additional charge: Diving with the Extra Divers Nabucco, excursions to local villages on the neighbouring island of Maratua, or soothing Asian massages on request.

Payment on site

All additional expenses (drinks, extra dives, tips, etc.) can be paid in cash using IDR, EUR, or USD. Please make sure that foreign banknotes are in excellent condition – only USD bills from 2009 or newer, without any damage, are accepted.

Unfortunately, credit card payments are not possible.

Environment

Our resort is perfectly integrated into its natural surroundings – not a single tree was cut down during construction. Hot water is provided in an eco-friendly way via a solar system, while a dedicated wastewater treatment and composting system, as well as a rainwater collection system, ensure sustainable operations.

Reduce your carbon footprint and take advantage of our shared transfer service to reach Nabucco:

Arrival Transfer (Berau to Nabucco): Wednesday and Saturday

Departure Transfer (Nabucco to Berau): Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Prices on Site

The Bungalows

Our spacious bungalows are available in three categories: Suite, Seafront Room, and Garden Room. All accommodations come with a private terrace equipped with sun loungers, air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, mosquito net, and an en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet. Hot water is provided in an eco-friendly way through solar energy.

The Suites offer extra space, modern interiors, a personal coffee machine, and a hammock for ultimate relaxation. Both the Suites and Seafront Rooms provide direct access to the beach – and even to the sea itself at high tide.

Set slightly further back, the Garden Rooms are nestled in lush tropical gardens, providing a peaceful, nature-focused atmosphere.

The Restaurant

The spacious and airy restaurant is – built on stilts – directly above the sea.
The exceptional location of the restaurant allows a wonderful view over the atoll.
Breakfast and lunch are served “a la carte” in a cozy atmosphere.
In the evening, the starry sky over Lake Sulawesi conjures up the perfect ambience for the freshly prepared 5-course menu.

Nabucco Bar

The Nabucco Bar – not far from the restaurant – was built on a cliff right by the sea.
Just the right place to enjoy the sunset on one side and the moonrise on the other with a cocktail.
The bar is equipped with a TV and a DVD player to review the events of the day in good company via photo or video.
Our employees are already looking forward to pampering you with magical cocktails.